Welcome to a place where Christ should be exalted and "Self" should be abased!!
Welcome to a place where the BIBLE can be discussed rationally, intelligently, and positively without unnecessary argument!!
Welcome to a place where prayer can be requested and encouraged!!
Welcome to a place where positive and encouraging thoughts from scripture can be shared in a caring and loving way!!
Welcome to a place away from all the arguments, recriminations, and negativity of the outside world!!
Welcome to a place of rest and safety!!
Welcome to a place where Philippians 2:3 is practiced: "Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves."
Welcome to this Christian thread.
(Please leave all aggression, bitterness, and philosophy outside the door and please wipe your feet before coming inside!!)
I live in my own little world. But it's OK... They know me Here!
Welcome to a place where the BIBLE can be discussed rationally, intelligently, and positively without unnecessary argument!!
Welcome to a place where prayer can be requested and encouraged!!
Welcome to a place where positive and encouraging thoughts from scripture can be shared in a caring and loving way!!
Welcome to a place away from all the arguments, recriminations, and negativity of the outside world!!
Welcome to a place of rest and safety!!
Welcome to a place where Philippians 2:3 is practiced: "Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves."
Welcome to this Christian thread.
(Please leave all aggression, bitterness, and philosophy outside the door and please wipe your feet before coming inside!!)
I live in my own little world. But it's OK... They know me Here!
Oh wow!! Hubby came home & expected to get fed - imagine that!!!
The question is directed at me - but this is my own opinion and again I point out - we are all individuals and perfectly capable of thinking for ourselves.
My direction. . . a verse to start off with. . .
I Peter 3:15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts; and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear.
A) Condemning? Ostracizing? Suggesting eradication??? Uh-uh! not for me. There are activities I will not condone, but condemn individuals because they have a different belief system than I? NO. Believing in God & His Word, the Bible, works for me. Organized religion works for me just great. I believe there is much to do in this world and "many hands" can achieve more than one alone. Yeah, those verses are in the Bible, but I look at the Bible as a whole and what I get is that I do serve a God of love and He alone can judge. Far be it for me to do His job for Him. He does say the wages of sin is death but that's for Him to mete out. As far as I'm concerned, He only tells me to love one another, even the least of these. Would I join you for a glass of water/juice - absolutely! But let's face it, D - what have we got in common?? I would be forever on tenterhooks making sure I do not say anything that would make you feel like I'm cramming religion down your throat. I love my Lord, God & Saviour and like any love relationship I love to talk about it and I also hope it shows in my actions. It should just be a given that those of like minds will gather together and be more comfortable with each other. You have to admit there's no point in spending time with disagreeing and divisive spirits. My belief system
B) If I told you my husband is a non-church attending fella and that my lovely daughter's boyfriend is not of the same faith and that she would just love to give everything up and go to India and work @ Mother Teresa's orphanages - would that answer your question? If they produce fruits of the Holy Spirit which is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. . . and the greatest of these is LOVE - what more can I ask.
The question is directed at me - but this is my own opinion and again I point out - we are all individuals and perfectly capable of thinking for ourselves.
My direction. . . a verse to start off with. . .
I Peter 3:15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts; and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear.
A) Condemning? Ostracizing? Suggesting eradication??? Uh-uh! not for me. There are activities I will not condone, but condemn individuals because they have a different belief system than I? NO. Believing in God & His Word, the Bible, works for me. Organized religion works for me just great. I believe there is much to do in this world and "many hands" can achieve more than one alone. Yeah, those verses are in the Bible, but I look at the Bible as a whole and what I get is that I do serve a God of love and He alone can judge. Far be it for me to do His job for Him. He does say the wages of sin is death but that's for Him to mete out. As far as I'm concerned, He only tells me to love one another, even the least of these. Would I join you for a glass of water/juice - absolutely! But let's face it, D - what have we got in common?? I would be forever on tenterhooks making sure I do not say anything that would make you feel like I'm cramming religion down your throat. I love my Lord, God & Saviour and like any love relationship I love to talk about it and I also hope it shows in my actions. It should just be a given that those of like minds will gather together and be more comfortable with each other. You have to admit there's no point in spending time with disagreeing and divisive spirits. My belief system
B) If I told you my husband is a non-church attending fella and that my lovely daughter's boyfriend is not of the same faith and that she would just love to give everything up and go to India and work @ Mother Teresa's orphanages - would that answer your question? If they produce fruits of the Holy Spirit which is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. . . and the greatest of these is LOVE - what more can I ask.
All around you, people will be tiptoeing through life, just to arrive at death safely. But dear children, do not tip toe. Run, hop, skip, or dance, just don't tip toe."
I don't know what happened to my belief system - lost my train of thought!!! :^O
All around you, people will be tiptoeing through life, just to arrive at death safely. But dear children, do not tip toe. Run, hop, skip, or dance, just don't tip toe."
disagreeing = disagreeable!! sheeesh! I really should learn to always preview!!
All around you, people will be tiptoeing through life, just to arrive at death safely. But dear children, do not tip toe. Run, hop, skip, or dance, just don't tip toe."
But let's face it, D - what have we got in common?? I would be forever on tenterhooks making sure I do not say anything that would make you feel like I'm cramming religion down your throat.
Oh you might be surprised how many ‘other things’ we may have in common. Why is it necessary to even bring up religion in a get-together? I can’t even count how many people I talk to and religion never enters the equation. Then again I suppose the difference is if it was brought up I personally wouldn’t care what religion an individual is…..I have nothing against any of them and would never consider them less than me in any way, shape, or form.
But lets say that hypothetically it does become the topic of conversation. Could people not talk about their beliefs without saying that the other person is going to burn in Hades for eternity, or quoting some scripture that can be translated to call other people nothing but ‘dust’ on their shoes or that pork comparison?
I suppose that maybe what we have here is a book (of which a long discussion in itself could ensue) that states certain things and can be used and abused by some people for their fanaticism. Well to some people it’s not fanaticism….to them it is thee ONLY word. So in reality, is it the book….or the person? It’s akin to the comparison of a gun….is the gun in itself the bad thing?….or the person who uses it maliciously and pulls the trigger?
Maybe I shouldn’t be so hard on some people, they are only human I suppose and have bought into the writings within some book that has a lot of hate and persecution within it’s words. Like children brought up in a family of prejudice, they believe those views are reality and acceptable. “Mom and dad taught me this and they must be right!”…..but even stronger than that …”this is the word of God and it MUST be RIGHT!”. Then add to that belonging to a group where thousands upon thousands believe the same thing and ‘leaders’ preach that “if you don’t believe this your eternity is fire and brimstone!!!!”….well I can see where the mental pressure can be overwhelming.
Maybe it’s just me but I have a real problem with any god that demands submission and persecution if you do not comply. There’s no love in that.
Oh you might be surprised how many ‘other things’ we may have in common. Why is it necessary to even bring up religion in a get-together? I can’t even count how many people I talk to and religion never enters the equation. Then again I suppose the difference is if it was brought up I personally wouldn’t care what religion an individual is…..I have nothing against any of them and would never consider them less than me in any way, shape, or form.
But lets say that hypothetically it does become the topic of conversation. Could people not talk about their beliefs without saying that the other person is going to burn in Hades for eternity, or quoting some scripture that can be translated to call other people nothing but ‘dust’ on their shoes or that pork comparison?
I suppose that maybe what we have here is a book (of which a long discussion in itself could ensue) that states certain things and can be used and abused by some people for their fanaticism. Well to some people it’s not fanaticism….to them it is thee ONLY word. So in reality, is it the book….or the person? It’s akin to the comparison of a gun….is the gun in itself the bad thing?….or the person who uses it maliciously and pulls the trigger?
Maybe I shouldn’t be so hard on some people, they are only human I suppose and have bought into the writings within some book that has a lot of hate and persecution within it’s words. Like children brought up in a family of prejudice, they believe those views are reality and acceptable. “Mom and dad taught me this and they must be right!”…..but even stronger than that …”this is the word of God and it MUST be RIGHT!”. Then add to that belonging to a group where thousands upon thousands believe the same thing and ‘leaders’ preach that “if you don’t believe this your eternity is fire and brimstone!!!!”….well I can see where the mental pressure can be overwhelming.
Maybe it’s just me but I have a real problem with any god that demands submission and persecution if you do not comply. There’s no love in that.
Nikki, here's a spectacular photo taken by a wildlife photographer in Montana!
Seeing that I guess lap dogs would not be safe around where eagles dare. That would be a red fox around 20lbs I would guess.
Seeing that I guess lap dogs would not be safe around where eagles dare. That would be a red fox around 20lbs I would guess.
WOW! I ditto that!!!, sacred. Oh my goodness!!!!
All around you, people will be tiptoeing through life, just to arrive at death safely. But dear children, do not tip toe. Run, hop, skip, or dance, just don't tip toe."
Care to explain MLM?? Did I attack you or anyone else for that matter??
Yes, for that matter. I posted a greeting for Valve, and was attacked. Next question?
I fear you have me mixed up with someon else...I attacked no one.
Did I say it was YOU anywhere in my posts? Please re-read...sloooowly...and get YOUR facts straight.
No???? Thats what I thought..........
If you're referring to the length of time I took to answer you, IM, please note that I do have a life outside of CTS.
LOL.....actually no...I didn't wait for your response, I already knew the answer!!!!!!
And you were obviously wrong.
--- Remember: You don't stop laughing because you grow old...you grow old because you stop laughing. 🙂
Yes, for that matter. I posted a greeting for Valve, and was attacked. Next question?
I fear you have me mixed up with someon else...I attacked no one.
Did I say it was YOU anywhere in my posts? Please re-read...sloooowly...and get YOUR facts straight.
No???? Thats what I thought..........
If you're referring to the length of time I took to answer you, IM, please note that I do have a life outside of CTS.
LOL.....actually no...I didn't wait for your response, I already knew the answer!!!!!!
And you were obviously wrong.
--- Remember: You don't stop laughing because you grow old...you grow old because you stop laughing. 🙂
Nice eagle pic, Valve...and appropriate scripture post, too. Thank you. :-x
--- Remember: You don't stop laughing because you grow old...you grow old because you stop laughing. 🙂
--- Remember: You don't stop laughing because you grow old...you grow old because you stop laughing. 🙂
Never!!!! :^O
(((NIKKI)))
--- Remember: You don't stop laughing because you grow old...you grow old because you stop laughing. 🙂
(((NIKKI)))
--- Remember: You don't stop laughing because you grow old...you grow old because you stop laughing. 🙂
I posted a greeting for Valve, and ....
Short memory eh? Forgot about things you've posted? Oh yeah...came from THEE book, so in some strange way that gives libertas permissum addo contemno?
Short memory eh? Forgot about things you've posted? Oh yeah...came from THEE book, so in some strange way that gives libertas permissum addo contemno?
Care to explain MLM?? Did I attack you or anyone else for that matter??
Yes, for that matter. I posted a greeting for Valve, and was attacked. Next question?
MLM.....I wasn't wrong. I have never said one bad thing to you or anyone else in here.
Yes, for that matter. I posted a greeting for Valve, and was attacked. Next question?
MLM.....I wasn't wrong. I have never said one bad thing to you or anyone else in here.
She says I did it incognito. And with great pleasure I accept the compliment.
:^O I can just picture that somehow -- very funny for sure! You should submit that story to some Hollywood producer to see if they could work it into one of their comedy sitcoms.
